Academic Department Manager

Academic Department Manager

Reporting to the Associate Director of Academic Administration, the Academic Department Manager is responsible for the operation of a cluster of related departments and programs. They will provide comprehensive business support to the chairs and program directors within their cluster and serve as a key partner to the Provost's Office to develop and refine strong operational protocols and business processes. The Manager will supervise one or more department assistants, each of whom supports one or more departments or programs.

Essential Duties Summary :

• Management of Department / Program Assistants

Manage performance, guide career and personal development, and direct the work of administrative assistants. Rationalize work assignments across the assigned cluster.

Supervise and review student workers who support the department with some administrative tasks.

Partner with chairs / directors in developing annual operating budget requests, including proactive planning, management and projection of expenditures across the full complement of operating lines (travel, events, honoraria, programs, etc). Advise the chair on budget performance throughout the fiscal year, including providing reports as needed.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements :

Required Qualifications Summary :

Preferred Qualifications :

This job is currently a hybrid position and may require a presence in the office up to five times a week, including for team and full staff meetings and other times as directed by the supervisor.

Salary : $82,000 to $85,000 annually

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Company : Barnard College

Time Type : Full time